# Crossword Puzzles! vs Word Puzzle by Answer Question

The clearest difference is ads: Word Puzzle by Answer Question at none against Crossword Puzzles!'s shown. Word Puzzle by Answer Question also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Crossword Puzzles!'s advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (9K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Puzzles! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Word Puzzle by Answer Question sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Word Puzzle by Answer Question holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crossword Puzzles! has 9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Crossword Puzzles!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Word Puzzle by Answer Question's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Crossword Puzzles! ships an update monthly, Word Puzzle by Answer Question fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Puzzles! | Word Puzzle by Answer Question |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzles/id804708947/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-puzzle-by-answer-question/id6448509095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DexCheck, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389355811) | [Md Abu Khalid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648520582) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Puzzles!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzles/id804708947)

Solve daily crosswords set in beautiful global locations. Collect stunning destinations, tackle special weekend puzzles, and earn stamps and badges. Offers thousands of puzzles for all skill levels with optional hints.

**Highlights:** Daily free puzzles, Collectible global destinations, Weekend getaway puzzles, Stamps, pins, and badges, Thousands of puzzles, Hints available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wanderlust Pass (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Pack of 100 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Tickets | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1250 Tickets | $23.99 | one-time |
| First Class Ticket: Unlimited | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Daily fun
- 🧠 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Helpful clues
- 🧠 Great variety of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription too expensive
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Distracting and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Repeated puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle download failures
- Incorrect letter input
- Puzzle progress not saving
- Ads getting stuck and preventing gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove ads
- More free puzzles or ways to earn tickets
- Improved navigation and cursor control
- Option to choose background/color scheme
- Ability to access past puzzles


### Word Puzzle by Answer Question

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-puzzle-by-answer-question/id6448509095)

Engage in a crossword adventure that tests your vocabulary and word-building skills. Solve puzzles with varying difficulty levels, expand your lexicon, and enjoy a visually pleasing experience. Daily challenges and a hint system are available to assist you.

**Highlights:** Crossword puzzle gameplay, Vast collection of word puzzles, Clue-based word solving, Vocabulary expansion, Intuitive controls, Hint system, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 350 rebies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 610 rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 950 rubies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1250 rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2800 rubies | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Puzzles! free?

Crossword Puzzles! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Word Puzzle by Answer Question free?

Word Puzzle by Answer Question is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Puzzles! or Word Puzzle by Answer Question?

Word Puzzle by Answer Question is rated higher. Crossword Puzzles! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Word Puzzle by Answer Question averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crossword Puzzles! or Word Puzzle by Answer Question have ads?

Crossword Puzzles! shows ads; Word Puzzle by Answer Question does not.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Puzzles! or Word Puzzle by Answer Question?

Crossword Puzzles! ships an update monthly, and Word Puzzle by Answer Question fortnightly. Most recently, Crossword Puzzles! was updated on November 12, 2026 and Word Puzzle by Answer Question on November 3, 2026.

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